Census Bureau: 8.9% of people in Snohomish County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By South Snohomish News

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 820,024 citizens living in Snohomish County in 2021, 91.1% said they were only one race, while 8.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Snohomish County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71% or 582,306 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 11.7% and totaled 95,847 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Snohomish County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Snohomish County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Snohomish County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Snohomish County

	Estimated Total
White	582,306
Asian	95,847
Multiracial	72,634
Some Other Race	31,103
African American	27,614
American Indian or Alaska Native	7,101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	3,419

Source: US Census Bureau

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